Method and apparatus for making pods for products for infusion
US7392636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B63/022
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for making pods (1) for products for infusion comprises the steps of: feeding a first portion (5) of filter material; making a compressed disk (2) of product, the disk being equivalent to a single dose of the product, at respective dosing and forming stations (3, 4); placing the compressed disk (2) on the first portion (5) of filter material; and superimposing a second portion (6) of filter material over the first portion (5) of filter material with the compressed disk (2) on it in such a way as to form the pod (1). The invention also relates to an apparatus that embodies this method.
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